Will & Grace

Created by David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, "Will & Grace" is an American sitcom that premiered in 1998 and became one of the most popular and influential television series of its time. The show centers around two best friends—Will Truman (Eric McCormack), a successful gay lawyer, and Grace Adler (Debra Messing), a Jewish interior designer—who live together in New York City. Their deep, sometimes complicated friendship forms the emotional core of the series, showcasing how platonic love and support can serve as an alternative to romantic relationships. Other key characters include Jack McFarland (Sean Hayes), Will’s flamboyant and dramatic friend, and Karen Walker (Megan Mullally), Grace’s wealthy, sarcastic, and perpetually inebriated assistant who lives off her unseen billionaire husband. The series was acclaimed not only for its sharp humor, fast-paced dialogue, and stellar performances, but also for its groundbreaking depiction of LGBTQ characters on television, particularly in the pre-same-sex-marriage era in the U.S. The original run concluded in 2006, but the show was successfully revived in 2017 and ran until 2020, demonstrating its lasting cultural impact and enduring audience affection.